Common use of Prescription Medications Clause in Contracts

Prescription Medications. Commercial vehicle drivers taking legally prescribed medication issued by a licensed health care professional familiar with the driver’s work related responsibilities must report such to their immediate supervisor or dispatcher, and may be required to present written evidence from the health care professional which describes the effects such medications may have on the driver’s ability to perform his/her tasks. In the sole discretion of the Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator, a driver may be temporarily removed, with pay, from a safety sensitive position if deemed appropriate.